Barack Obama 2009-07-01 2 Appendix A-- Digest of Other White House Announcements The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this book. July 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Annandale, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. He then participated in an interview with regional press from around the country. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a bill signing ceremony for S. 614, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP"). July 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with business leaders to discuss job creation and innovation. During the day, the President participated in an interview with Jennifer Loven of the Associated Press. The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Addleton to be Ambassador to Mongolia. The President announced his intention to nominate Gayleatha Beatrice Brown to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso. The President announced his intention to nominate Earl M. Irving to be Ambassador to Swaziland. The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas W. Kmiec to be Ambassador to Malta. The President announced his intention to nominate Fay Hartog-Levin to be Ambassador to the Netherlands. The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on May 8 and 9. July 3 In the morning, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. July 4 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia returned to Washington, DC. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a barbeque and concert for military personnel and their families to celebrate Independence Day. July 5 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdullah Gul of Turkey. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Moscow, Russia, arriving the following afternoon. July 6 In the morning, while en route aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, upon arrival at Moscow Airport, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters traveled to the Russian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. Later, they traveled to the Kremlin, where he met with President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia. They then traveled to the Ritz Carlton hotel. In the evening, the President returned to the Kremlin. He then returned to the Ritz Carlton. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where they met with U.S. Embassy staff. Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Gorkiy, where they had dinner with President Medvedev and his wife, Svetlana Medvedeva. Later they returned to the Ritz Carlton. The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Fernandez to be Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Administrator of the Economic Development Administration at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Anthony Marion Babauta to be Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas at the Department of the Interior. The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph A. Main to be Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health at the Department of Labor. The President announced his intention to nominate Alexa E. Posny to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education. The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher P. Bertram to be Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Transportation. The President announced his intention to nominate Terry A. Yonkers to be Assistant Secretary for Installations and Environment at the Department of the Air Force. The President announced his intention to nominate Kelvin J. Cochran to be U.S. Fire Administrator at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph G. Pizarchik to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement at the Department of the Interior. The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel R. Elliott III to be Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia D. Cahill to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. July 7 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then traveled to the Novo Ogaryovo estate, where he had a working breakfast with Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Later, he traveled to the Gostinny Dvor, where he met with former President Mikhail S. Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. In the afternoon, the President returned to the Ritz Carlton hotel. He and Mrs. Obama then traveled to the Kremlin, where they attended a lunch reception hosted by President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia. He then traveled to the Metropol Hotel. Later, in the afternoon, the President returned to the Ritz Carlton. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael H. Posner to be Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen J. Rapp to be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate Alexander G. Garza to be Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to nominate Susan L. Kurland to be Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the Department of Transportation. The President announced his intention to nominate Joe Garcia to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact at the Department of Energy. The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth A. Spearman to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Farm Credit Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Rolena K. Adorno and Marvin Krislov to be members of the National Council on the Humanities. July 8 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival at Pratica di Mare Air Base, they traveled to Quirinale Palace. In the afternoon, the President traveled to L'Aquila, Italy, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy. Then, at the Guardia di Finanza School, he attended a G–8 summit working lunch. Later, he attended a G–8 summit session on global issues. Later in the afternoon, the President and Prime Minister Berlusconi toured the historic center of L'Aquila and areas affected by the April 6 earthquake. They then talked with emergency personnel who participated in earthquake recovery efforts. During the day, the President met with Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan. In the evening, at the Guardia di Finanza School, the President attended a G–8 summit working dinner. The President announced his intention to nominate Francis S. Collins to be Director of the National Institutes of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services. The President announced that he has nominated Irene C. Berger to be U.S. district judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. The President announced that he has nominated Roberto A. Lange to be U.S. District judge for the District of South Dakota. July 9 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the G–5 Building, he met with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Then, at the Guardia di Finanza School, he met with the leaders of the G–8, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Egypt. In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with the leaders of the G–8, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Egypt. He then had a working lunch with the leaders of the G–8, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, International Energy Agency, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Later in the afternoon, the President met with representatives of the Junior 8 (J–8 ) project. He then participated in a photo opportunity with G–8 leaders and J–8 representatives. Later, he attended a G–8 summit discussion on world trade. Later in the afternoon, the President attended the G–8 summit Major Economies Forum discussion on the environment. He then met separately with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd of Australia, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom. In the evening, the President participated in a photo opportunity with G–8 leaders. He then attended a G–8 summit dinner hosted by President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy. The President announced his intention to nominate Brian Hayes to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Philip D. Murphy to be Ambassador to Germany. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard A. Serino to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to nominate Marcia K. McNutt to be Director of the U.S. Geological Survey and Science Adviser to the Secretary of the Interior. July 10 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, at the Guardia di Finanza School, he attended a working breakfast and met with the leaders of the G–8, Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, United Nations, International Monetary Fund, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), World Trade Organization, International Energy Agency, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with the leaders of the G–8, Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, International Energy Agency, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. He then met with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa. Later, he and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Rome, Italy. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters traveled to the Vatican, where he met with Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone of the Holy See (Vatican City). He then met with Pope Benedict XVI. Later, he and Mrs. Obama and their daughters had an audience with the Pope. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters traveled to Accra, Ghana. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Senator Edward M. Kennedy. The President announced his intention to nominate Glyn T. Davies to be U.S. Representative to the Vienna Office of the United Nations with the rank of Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Jim R. Esquea to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the Department of Health and Human Services. The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan B. Jarvis to be Director of the National Park Service at the Department of the Interior. The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis K. Burke to be U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona. The President announced his intention to nominate Steven M. Dettelbach to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. The President announced his intention to nominate Brendan V. Johnson to be U.S. attorney for the District of South Dakota. The President announced his intention to nominate Karen L. Loeffler to be U.S. attorney for the District of Alaska. The President announced his intention to nominate Florence T. Nakakuni to be U.S. attorney for the District of Hawaii. The President announced his intention to nominate Carter M. Stewart to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. July 11 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Christianborg Castle, where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana. They then had breakfast. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to La General Hospital, where they toured the women's clinic. Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Accra International Conference Center. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana. Then, at the Chief's residence, he and Mrs. Obama met with Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, Omanhene of the Oguaa Traditional Area. Later, they and their daughters toured the Cape Coast Castle. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters returned to Accra, Ghana. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines to the White House on July 30. July 12 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Supreme Court Associate Justice-designate Sonia M. Sotomayor to discuss her upcoming Senate confirmation hearing. July 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with labor leaders. Later, also in the Roosevelt Room, he met with Jewish community leaders. He then met with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss health care reform legislation. The President announced his intention to nominate Regina M. Benjamin to be Surgeon General at the Department of Health and Human Services. The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 12 through14. July 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Mt. Clemens, MI. He then traveled to Warren, MI, where at Macomb Community College, he met with local elected officials. Later, he traveled to St. Louis, MO. In the evening, at Busch Stadium, the President visited the locker rooms of the National League and American League teams of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He then met with children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Later, he participated in an interview with Bob Costas of NBC Sports. Later in the evening, the President threw out the first pitch and watched the game. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Aaron S. Williams to be Director of the Peace Corps. July 15 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. He then met with Senators Robert Corker, Saxby Chambliss, and Lisa Murkowski to discuss health care reform. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Representative-elect Judy Chu of California to congratulate her on her July 14 election victory. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq to the White House on July 22. July 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met separately with Senators E. Benjamin Nelson and Olympia J. Snowe to discuss health care reform. In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in a roundtable interview. He then traveled to Holmdel, NJ. Later, he returned to New York City. In the evening, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the President attended a Democratic National Committee fundraising dinner. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Jacqueline A. Berrien to be Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. July 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an economic briefing followed by an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had lunch with Vice President Biden. During the day, the President met with Democratic members of the House of Representatives to discuss health care reform. He also met with Senators Evan Bayh and Kent Conrad to discuss health care reform. The White House announced that the President will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico, August 9 and 10 to attend the North American Leaders Summit with President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert D. Hormats to be Under Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate Gary S. Guzy to be Deputy Director of the Office of Environmental Quality (Council on Environmental Quality). The President announced his intention to nominate Lee A. Feinstein to be Ambassador to Poland. July 18 In the morning, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to congratulate him on his reelection, offer U.S. assistance after the July 17 terrorist attacks in Jakarta, and discuss Indonesia-U.S. relations. July 19 In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. July 20 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, at the Children's National Medical Center, the President participated in a roundtable discussion with health care providers to discuss children's access to health care. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thomas S. Monson, and Elder Dallin H. Oaks, member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with and participated in a photo opportunity with the 2009 Raytheon MathCounts National Champions. Then, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. The President announced his intention to nominate Jill E. Sommers to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. July 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. July 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis F. Hightower to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey A. Goldstein to be Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced his intention to nominate Alberto M. Fernandez to be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea. The President announced his intention to nominate Jose W. Fernandez to be Assistant Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs at the Department of State. July 23 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, he traveled to Cleveland, OH, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President toured the Cleveland Clinic. Later, he traveled to Chicago, IL, arriving in the evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark A. Buehrle to congratulate him on throwing a perfect game. Later in the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. The President announced that he has nominated Ketanji B. Jackson to be a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. July 24 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Joe Biden. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senator Max S. Baucus. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Sgt. James Crowley of the Cambridge, Massachusetts, Police Department to discuss the recent arrest of Harvard University Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and to discuss having Sgt. Crowley and Professor Gates meet with him at the White House. He then had a telephone conversation with Professor Gates to discuss his earlier conversation with Sgt. Crowley and to invite him to the White House. Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom to discuss U.S. and British military operations in Afghanistan. Then, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. In the evening, at the Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the Evening Parade. July 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Joseph S. Blatter. July 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with the chairs of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, they greeted the expanded delegations of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue. The President announced his intention to nominate David M. Michaels to be Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at the Department of Labor. The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin B. Tucker to be Deputy Director for State, Local, and Tribal Affairs at the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Jo Wills to be Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles. The President announced his intention to nominate David S. Ferriero to be Archivist of the U.S. at the National Archives and Records Administration. July 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Raleigh, NC. In the afternoon, at Broughton High School, the President participated in an interview with Univision. He then traveled to Bristol, VA, where, at Kroger's Supermarket, he participated in a town hall meeting on health care reform. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. July 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Biden. In the evening, in the Rose Garden, the President and Vice President Biden met with Sgt. James Crowley of the Cambridge, MA, Police Department and Harvard University Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne Meagher Northup to be a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Frank Kendall III to be Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition and Technology at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel I. Werfel to be Controller of the Office of Federal Financial Management at the Office of Management and Budget. The President announced his intention to nominate Susan T. Grundmann to be Chairman of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne M. Wagner to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board, with the designation of Vice Chair. The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides from June 18 through July 8. July 31 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Ivan G. Seidenberg, chairman and chief executive officer, Verizon Communications Inc.; Michael T. Duke, president and chief executive officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Daniel R. DiMicco, director and chairman of the board of directors, Nucor Corporation; and Howard Schultz, founder, chairman of the board of directors, president, and chief executive officer, Starbucks Corporation. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. In the evening, at Blair House, the President and Vice President Biden met with members of the Cabinet and White House staff. The President announced his intention to nominate Abdul K. Kallon to be a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The President announced his intention to nominate Jacqueline H. Nguyen to be a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The President announced that he has nominated Daniel G. Bogden to be U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada. The President announced that he has nominated Deborah K.R. Gilg to be U.S. attorney for the District of Nebraska. The President announced that he has nominated Timothy J. Heaphy to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia. The President announced that he has nominated Peter F. Neronha to be U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island. The President announced that he has nominated David L. Cargill, Jr., to be U.S. marshal for the District of New Hampshire. The President announced that he has nominated David E. Demag to be U.S. marshal for the District of Vermont. The President announced that he has nominated Genevieve L. May to be U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 5 through 26. August 1 In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Sasha and Malia, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson traveled to Camp David, MD. August 2 In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. August 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch with Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Thomas R. Harkin. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to the White House on August 18. August 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein and American Legion Washington, DC, office Executive Director Peter S. Gaytan. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia. In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch with the Senate Democratic Caucus. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki participated in an interview with military reporters. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Biden. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with the families of American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who had been held by North Korean authorities since March 17, 2009, to discuss the journalists' release from North Korean custody. August 5 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with former President William J. Clinton to thank him for his role in obtaining the release of American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee from North Korean custody. Later, he traveled to Wakarusa, IN. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. August 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with members of the Senate Finance Committee. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan. He then traveled to McLean, VA. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia M. Sotomayor to congratulate her on her Senate confirmation. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate David C. Gompert to be Principal Deputy National Intelligence Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The President announced his intention to nominate William E. Kennard to be U.S. Representative to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Alan D. Solomont to be Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation: Robert J. Grey, Jr.; John Gerson Levi; Martha L. Minow; Julie A. Reiskin; and Gloria Valencia-Weber. The President announced that he has designated Ruth Y. Goldway as Chair of the Postal Regulatory Commission. August 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator Charles E. Schumer. The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada at the White House on September 16. The President announced that he has nominated Jane Stranch to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The President announced that he has nominated Thomas Vanaskie to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The President announced that he has nominated Edward M. Chen to be U.S. district judge for the Northern District of California. The President announced that he has nominated Dolly Gee to be a judge for the Central District of California. The President announced that he has nominated Richard Seeborg to be a judge for the Northern District of California. The President announced that he has nominated Steven O'Donnell to be U.S. marshal for the District of Rhode Island. The President announced that he has nominated Kenyen Brown to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama. The President announced that he has nominated Neil MacBride to be U.S. attorney for the Easter District of Virginia. The President announced that he has nominated Benjamin Wagner to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California. The President announced that he has nominated Barry B. White to be Ambassador to Norway. August 9 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico. Upon arrival at Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport, he traveled to the Cabanas Cultural Center. In the evening, the President met with President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico. Later, he participated in a working dinner with President Calderon and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. They then attended a cultural event. August 10 In the morning, the President traveled to the Cabanas Cultural Center, where he met with President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with President Calderon and Prime Minister Harper. They then participated in a photo opportunity and met with police training forces from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. August 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, he traveled to Portsmouth, NH, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. August 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. August 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe storm on July 10. August 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, he and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Belgrade, MT, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Big Sky, MT. The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia L. Quarterman to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation. The President announced that he will designate Mary L. Jordan as Chair of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding on August 4. August 15 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Yellowstone National Park, where they toured the park. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters traveled to Grand Junction, CO. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters traveled to Phoenix, AZ. August 16 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Grand Canyon National Park, where they toured the park. Later, they returned to Phoenix, AZ. August 17 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. August 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Vice President Biden had a working lunch with President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Biden. Later in the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with former President William J. Clinton to thank him for his role in obtaining the release of American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who had been held by North Korean authorities since March 17, and to get a briefing from former President Clinton on his trip to North Korea. Then, in the Oval Office, he had another meeting with former President Clinton. August 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President met with children from the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, NC. Then, also on the South Lawn, he participated in an interview with Nicole Manske and Brad Daugherty of ESPN2's "NASCAR Now" program. Later, he participated in a conference call with religious leaders to discuss health care reform. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Kent Conrad to discuss health care reform. August 20 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan. August 21 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with former Senate Majority Leader Thomas A. Daschle to discuss health care reform. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the funeral of former President Kim Dae-jung on August 23: Madeleine K. Albright (head of delegation); Kathleen Stephens; Harold H. Koh; Stephen W. Bosworth; Donald P. Gregg; Thomas C. Hubbard; James T. Laney; James A.S. Leach; Evans J.R. Revere; and Wendy R. Sherman. The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from July 15 through 17. August 23 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Martha's Vineyard, MA. August 26 In the morning, White House Trip Director Marvin Nicholson informed the President of the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. He then had a telephone conversation with Senator Kennedy's wife Victoria to express his condolences. August 28 In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Boston, MA. August 29 In the morning, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, the President met with Victoria R. Kennedy, wife of Senator Edward M. Kennedy who passed away on August 25. Later, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, he and Mrs. Obama attended Senator Kennedy's funeral. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Martha's Vineyard, MA. August 30 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station. He and Mrs. Obama then met with the family of Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos, USMC, who was killed in Afghanistan on July 23. Later, they and their daughters returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. August 31 The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Gdansk, Poland, to attend the 70th anniversary observance ceremony of the outbreak of World War II on September 1: James L. Jones, Jr. (head of delegation); Victor H. Ashe; Marcia C. Kaptur; and Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall. September 1 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President was briefed on H1N1 influenza preparedness and response efforts. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Joe Biden. The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from August 8 through 10. September 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama to congratulate him on his party's August 30 election victories and to discuss Japan-U.S. relations. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. September 3 The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara J. Bennett to be Chief Financial Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. Punke to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative—Geneva Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The President announced that Thomas P. D'Agostino will continue serving as Under Secretary for Nuclear Security at the Department of Energy and Administrator for Nuclear Security at the National Nuclear Security Administration. September 6 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia returned to Washington, DC. September 7 In the morning, the President traveled to Cincinnati, OH, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced that Ron Bloom will serve as Senior Counselor to the President for Manufacturing Policy. September 8 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, he and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan traveled to Arlington, VA. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, at the Supreme Court, he and Vice President Biden attended an investiture ceremony in honor of Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia M. Sotomayor. Then they returned to the White House, where they, in the Oval Office, met with Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with the Professional Golfers Association Champions of America. September 9 In the morning, the President traveled to New York City. Later, at Lincoln Center, he attended the memorial service for Walter L. Cronkite. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. September 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President met with Vice President Joe Biden. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with Democratic Senators to discuss health care reform. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom. Also, in the Oval Office, he met with Chairman of the National People's Congress of China Wu Bangguo. Also, in the East Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden participated in the official Cabinet photograph. The President announced his intention to nominate Scott D. O'Malia to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Erroll G. Southers to be Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara S. Haskew and Neil G. McBride to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The President announced his intention to nominate Steven L. Jacques to be Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick Gallagher to be Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Harris D. Sherman to be Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the Department of Agriculture. The President announced that he has appointed Linda Breathitt as Federal Representative of the Southern States Energy Board. The President announced that he has appointed L. Preston Bryant, Jr., as Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission. The President announced that he has appointed Jack Leslie as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. African Development Foundation. The President announced that Sean Stackley will continue to serve as Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition at the Department of the Navy. September 11 In the morning, at 8:46 a.m., on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in a moment of silence to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Later, they traveled to Arlington, VA, where they met with families of victims of the attacks. They then returned to Washington, DC. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama toured a Habitat for Humanity housing project and helped paint one of the homes. During the day, he participated in an interview with Steve Kroft of CBS's "60 Minutes" program for later broadcast. He also had a telephone conversation with International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge. Also, in the Yellow Oval Room, he and Mrs. Obama met with Crown Prince of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and his wife Princess Maxima. September 12 In the morning, the President traveled to Minneapolis, MN, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Eric L. Hirschhorn to be Under Secretary for Export Administration and head of the Bureau of Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Gladys J. Commons to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller for the Department of the Navy. The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie V. Rowe to be Ambassador to Mozambique. The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia Stroum to be Ambassador to Luxembourg. The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey L. Bleich to be Ambassador to Australia. The President announced his intention to nominate Irvin M. Mayfield, Jr., to be a member of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced that he has designated Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., as Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. September 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to New York City. In the afternoon, at Il Mulino restaurant, the President had lunch with former President William J. Clinton. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the evening, in the Library, the President participated in an interview with Julianna Goldman of Bloomberg News. The President announced his intention to nominate Chai R. Feldblum to be a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Carmen L. Lomellin to be U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Frederick D. Barton to be U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Jide J. Zeitlin to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Charles Collyns to be Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced that he has nominated Barbara M. Keenan to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The President announced that he has appointed Mary Jacksteit as Chair of the Federal Service Impasses Panel. The President announced that he has appointed the following individuals as members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel: Martin H. Malin; Barbara B. Franklin; Marvin E. Johnson; Thomas E. Angelo; Edward F. Hartfield; and Don Wasserman. September 15 In the morning, the President traveled to Warren, OH. Later, he traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. September 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senators John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, Robert Bennett, and Ronald L. Wyden to discuss health care reform. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Jan Fischer of the Czech Republic to discuss missile defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth M. Robinson to be Chief Financial Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael F. Mundaca to be Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced that he has appointed Margo Lion and George Stevens, Jr., as Cochairmen of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The President announced that he has appointed Mary S. Campbell as Vice Chairman of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. September 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to College Park, MD. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the White House Movie Theater, he hosted a screening for a portion of the documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." September 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Later, he participated in separate interviews with ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, and Univision for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama of Japan in New York City, on September 23. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain to the White House on October 13. The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel W. Yohannes to be Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Arun Majumdar to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy at the Department of Energy. The President announced his intention to nominate Gustavo Aranavat to be U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank. The President announced that he has nominated Michael J. Moore to be U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. The President announced that he has nominated Carmen M. Ortiz to be U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts. The President announced that he has nominated Edward J. Tarver to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. September 19 The White House announced that the President will host a trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority on September 22 in New York City. September 21 In the morning, the President and Jill Biden traveled to Troy, NY, where they toured Hudson Valley Community College. In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City. Upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, he traveled to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Later, he traveled to CBS Studios, where he participated in the taping of an interview with David Letterman for the "Late Show with David Letterman." Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the Waldorf Astoria. September 22 In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters. Later, he returned to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. He then met separately with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority. In the afternoon, the President had lunch with sub-Saharan African heads of state. Later, he traveled to the Sheraton Hotel. He then returned to the Waldorf Astoria. In the evening, the President returned to United Nations Headquarters, where he attended United Nations Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon's climate change summit dinner. Later, he returned to the Waldorf Astoria. The President announced his intention to nominate Elaine Schuster, William D. Delahunt, and Christopher H. Smith to be U.S. Representatives to the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President announced his intention to nominate Laura Gore Ross and Wellington E. Webb to be Alternate U.S. Representatives to the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President announced his intention to nominate Mary B. Warlick to be Ambassador to Serbia. The President announced his intention to nominate Islam A. Siddiqui to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The President announced his intention to nominate Alan D. Bersin to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Department of Homeland Security. September 23 In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters. Later, he returned to the Waldorf Astoria. In the afternoon, the President returned to United Nations Headquarters, where he attended a meeting with leaders of countries that are contributing to United Nations peacekeeping forces. He then participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at a memorial for United Nations staff members killed in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003. Later, he returned to the Waldorf Astoria, where he was joined by Mrs. Obama. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they hosted a reception for heads of state. Later, they returned to the Waldorf Astoria. The White House announced that the President, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom will chair the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit in New York on September 24. The President announced that he has appointed the following individuals as members of the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino: Emilio Estefan, Jr.; Andres W. Lopez; Cindy Pena; Abigail M. Pollak; and Cid Wilson. September 24 In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters. Later, he returned to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. In the afternoon, the President, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom chaired the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to Pittsburgh, PA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where they greeted G– 20 leaders and their spouses. He then participated in the G–20 leaders working dinner. Later, they traveled to the Omni William Penn Hotel. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert R. King to be Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues at the Department of State with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Carolyn W. Colvin to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security at the Social Security Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Marisa Lago to be Assistant Secretary for International Markets and Development at the Department of the Treasury. The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 18 and continuing. September 25 In the morning, the President traveled to the Pittsburgh Convention Center, where he met with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom. He then participated in G– 20 summit meetings. In the afternoon, the President participated in the G–20 summit official photograph. He then attended the G–20 leaders' lunch. Later, he participated in G–20 summit meetings. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the Omni William Penn Hotel, where he met with U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney. Later, he returned to the Pittsburgh Convention Center. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael C. Polt to be Ambassador to Estonia. The President announced his intention to nominate Victoria A. Espinel to be U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator at the Office of Management and Budget. The President announced his intention to nominate Adele Logan Alexander to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities. The President announced that he has nominated Richard Callahan to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. The President announced that he has nominated Michael W. Cotter to be U.S. attorney for the District of Montana. The President announced that he has nominated Nicholas A. Klinefeldt to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. The President announced that he has nominated Stephanie M. Rose to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. September 26 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III to express his gratitude for the Bureau's counterterrorism efforts. Later, he called in to a New York Police Department counterterrorism briefing that was being given to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan to thank the police officers for their work during the United Nations General Assembly and for their continued counterterrorism efforts. September 27 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to congratulate her on her reelection and discuss German-U.S. relations. September 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in an interview with Jodi Kantor and Rebecca Corbett of New York Times Magazine. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Counsel Gregory B. Craig to discuss the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities. The White House announced that the President will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 1 to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee Session. September 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. The President declared a major disaster in the territory of American Samoa and ordered Federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an earthquake, tsunami, and flooding beginning on September 29 and continuing. September 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Bethesda, MD. Then, he and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius toured an oncology laboratory at the National Institutes of Health. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R. 1243, to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing. Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, USA, commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President announced his intention to nominate Sara Manzano-Diaz to be Director of the Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor. The President announced his intention to nominate John F. Tefft to be Ambassador to Ukraine. The President announced his intention to nominate Paul Martin to be Inspector General of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Mark R. Rosekind to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Christine H. Fox to be Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Roszell "Rod" Hunter to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. The President announced that he has nominated Sanford Coats to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. The President announced that he has nominated Beth Phillips to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The President announced that he has nominated Stephanie Villafuerte to be U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado. The President announced that he has nominated John Kammerzell to be U.S. marshal for the District of Colorado. The President announced that he has nominated Mark Martinez to be U.S. marshal for the District of Nebraska. The President announced that he has nominated Stephen J. Smith to be U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Georgia. The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from July 8 through 14. October 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. In the evening, the President traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, arriving the following morning. The President announced his intention to nominate Susan B. Carbon to be Director of the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice. The President announced his intention to nominate James B. Warlick, Jr., to be Ambassador to Bulgaria. The President announced that he has nominated Louis Butler to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. October 2 In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone conversation with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to express his condolences for the loss of life during the September 30 earthquake and offer U.S. disaster relief assistance. Then, upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, he traveled to the Bella Center, where he was joined by Mrs. Obama. Later, they attended an informal reception with International Olympic Committee members. Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Christiansborg Palace, where they were greeted by Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, where they were joined by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, USA, commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan, and his wife Annie. Then, aboard Air Force One, he met with Gen. McChrystal to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India to the White House on November 24. The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick A. Corvington to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel I. Gordon to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at the Office of Management and Budget. The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela S. Hyde to be Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at the Department of Health and Human Services. The President announced his intention to nominate John H. Laub to be Director of the National Institute of Justice at the Department of Justice. The President announced his intention to nominate Ian H. Solomon to be U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Sorian to be Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services. October 4 In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister George A. Papandreou of Greece to congratulate him on his election victory and his party's success in the parliamentary elections and discuss Greek-U.S. relations. October 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Jalal Talabani of Iraq. He also had a telephone conversation with President Serzh Sargsian of Armenia to discuss Armenia- Turkey relations. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. The President announced his intention to nominate Mary J. Miller to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced his intention to nominate Albert DiClemente and Anthony R. Coscia to be directors of the Amtrak Board of Directors. October 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, he traveled to the National Counterterrorism Center in McLean, VA, where he met with intelligence and counterterrorism official s. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the State Dining Room, he and Vice President Biden met with congressional leaders to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. During the day, the President dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser James L. Jones, Jr., and President Jalal Talabani of Iraq. The President announced that he has nominated Denny Chin to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The President announced that he has nominated O. Rogeriee Thompson to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. October 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Later, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. During the day, The President announced his intention to nominate David Huebner to be Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. The President announced his intention to nominate David D. Nelson to be Ambassador to Uruguay. October 8 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with business leaders. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Then, on the White House basketball court, he dropped by a National Naval Medical Center Marine Wounded Warriors basketball game. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Then, also in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later, on the White House basketball court, he played basketball with several Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Congress. October 9 In the morning, Press Secretary Robert L. Gibbs informed the President that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator James H. Webb. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Vice President Biden. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with people who have been affected by outdated financial sector regulations. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Later in the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a barbeque for U.S. Secret Service personnel and their families. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, who congratulated him on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to the Holy See to attend the canonization mass of Father Damien De Veuster on October 11: Miguel H. Diaz (head of delegation); Daniel K. Akaka; Donald M. Payne; Stephen Prokop; Bishop Larry Silva; and Sister Carol Ann Keehan. The President announced his intention to nominate Christina Reiss to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth M. Harman to be Assistant Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Grant Programs) at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to nominate George Apostolakis and William D. Magwood IV to be commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Peter A. Prahar to be Ambassador to Micronesia. The President announced his intention to nominate Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis to be Ambassador to Hungary. October 10 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India. October 11 In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry. October 12 In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico, President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica, and President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia. October 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Vice President Joe Biden. In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President had a working lunch with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Evan Bayh. Then, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. The President announced that he has nominated Rosanna M. Peterson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The President announced that he has nominated Sharon J. Lubinski to be U.S. marshal for the District of Minnesota. October 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fairfax County, VA, where he and Secretary of Transportation Raymond H. LaHood toured the Fairfax County Parkway extension project. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. The President announced his intention to nominate Charles P. Blahous III to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds. The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph F. Bader and Jessie H. Roberson to be members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Peter S. Winokur to be Chair of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert D. Reischauer to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds. The President announced his intention to nominate Alan C. Kessler to be a Governor of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Henry Anderson; R. William Field; Richard Lemen; and David B. Richardson. October 15 In the morning, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School, where he met with students. He then traveled to the University of New Orleans. Later, he traveled to San Francisco, CA. Later in the afternoon, upon arrival in San Francisco, the President traveled to the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel. In the evening, the President traveled to the Westin St. Francis Hotel. Later, he returned to the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel. The President announced his intention to nominate Clifford L. Stanley to be Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Scott B. Quehl to be Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne S. Andrew to be Ambassador to Costa Rica. The President announced his intention to nominate Lynnae M. Ruttledge to be Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration at the Department of Education. The President announced his intention to nominate Jill L. Long Thompson to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration Board of Directors. October 16 In the morning, the President traveled to Houston, TX, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to College Station, TX. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced that he has named George D. Mulligan, Jr., as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office. October 17 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdullah Gul of Turkey. October 18 The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Belgium to attend the thanksgiving mass for Saint Damien de Veuster on October 18: Howard W. Gutman (head of delegation); Neil Abercrombie; Mazie K. Hirono; Joshua DuBois; and Larry J. Snyder. October 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge winners. Later, he traveled to Silver Spring, MD. He then returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Kent Conrad. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia, to attend the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on October 20: Lisa P. Jackson (head of delegation), Cameron R. Hume, and David N. Merrill. October 20 In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry. Then, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, he traveled to New York City, where he toured the Joint Terrorism Task Force Headquarters. Then, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, he attended a fundraiser for Democratic congressional candidate William L. Owens. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. He then had a telephone conversation with President Hu Jintao of China. October 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator John F. Kerry. He then traveled to Landover, MD, where he visited Metropolitan Archives. Later, at the Department of the Treasury, he attended a catastrophic earthquake tabletop exercise. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Newark, NJ. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. October 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he had a teleconference meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator James H. Webb. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Patrick J. Leahy. The President announced his intention to nominate Betty E. King to be U.S. Representative to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Lillian A. Sparks to be Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services. October 23 In the morning, the President traveled to Boston, MA. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cambridge, MA, where, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he toured two environmental research laboratories. Later, he traveled to Stamford, CT. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Caryn A. Wagner to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to nominate Philip S. Goldberg to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate P. David Lopez to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. October 24 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France to discuss the situation in Iran. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia to discuss the situation in Iran and Russia-U.S. relations. The President declared an emergency in Puerto Rico and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by explosions and fire beginning on October 23 and continuing. October 25 In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq to express his condolences for the loss of life due to the suicide bombings in Baghdad. October 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Jacksonville, FL. Then, at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, he met with Gold Star families. Later, he met with U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL. October 27 In the morning, the President traveled to Arcadia, FL. In the afternoon, the President toured DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center. He then traveled to Norfolk, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Philip E. Coyle III to be Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs at the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The President announced his intention to nominate Lawrence G. Romo to be Director of the Selective Service System. October 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Vice President Biden. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later in the afternoon, on the North Portico, the President participated in a commemorative tree planting ceremony. In the evening, the President traveled to Dover, DE, arriving the following morning. October 29 Later in the morning, at Dover Air Force Base, the President met with the families of 18 military and Drug Enforcement Administration personnel killed in Afghanistan. He then witnessed the dignified transfer of the deceased. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator Patrick J. Leahy. Later, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R. 621, the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later in the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with representatives of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to discuss health care reform. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to the White House on December 7. The President announced his intention to nominate Suresh Kumar to be Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate James P. Lynch to be Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the Department of Justice. The President announced that he has nominated William M. Conley to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The President announced that he has nominated Brian A. Jackson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. October 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana to the Oval Office on November 5. October 31 In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted trick-or-treaters. Later, in the East Room, they hosted a Halloween reception for military families and the children of White House and Residence staff. November 1 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with National Security Adviser James L. Jones, Jr., who briefed him on the situation in Afghanistan. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camden, NJ. Later, he returned to Philadelphia, PA, and then traveled on to Newark, NJ. He then returned to Washington, DC. November 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. November 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Blanche L. Lincoln. The President announced his intention to nominate Victoria A. Lipnic to be a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. November 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. He then traveled to Madison, WI, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with Governor-elect Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey, Governor-elect Robert F. McDonnell of Virginia, Congressman-elect William L. Owens, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City to congratulate them on their election victories. He also left a message of congratulations for Congressman-elect John Garamendi. The President announced that he has nominated Albert Diaz and James A. Wynn, Jr., to be judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The President announced that he has nominated John Gibbons to be U.S. marshal for the District of Massachusetts. The President announced that he has nominated Robert W. Heun to be U.S. marshal for the District of Alaska. November 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Vice President Joe Biden. Then, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with representatives of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, USN, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general, III Corps and Fort Hood, to discuss the shooting at Fort Hood. In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President was briefed by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, USN, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III on the shooting at Fort Hood. November 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, in which he was briefed by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, USN, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III on the shooting at Fort Hood. In the afternoon, the President visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he met with wounded U.S. military personnel and their families and awarded two Purple Heart medals to military personnel. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Congressman-elect William L. Owens. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Berlin, Germany, to attend the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9: Hillary Rodham Clinton (head of delegation); Philip D. Murphy; Brent Scowcroft; Zbigniew Brzezinski; and Craig Kennedy. The President announced his intention to name Cassandra Q. Butts to be Senior Advisor to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The President made additional disaster assistance available to North Dakota by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public assistant projects undertaken as a result of severe storms and flooding from the period of March 13 through August 10. November 7 In the morning, at the Cannon House Office Building, the President addressed the House Democratic Caucus. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Camp David, MD. November 8 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, several House of Representatives leaders, AARP chief executive officer A. Barry Rand, American Nurses Association president Rebecca M. Patton, and American Medical Association Board of Trustees member Rebecca J. Patchin to discuss the passage of health care reform legislation. November 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, in which he was briefed on the investigation of the November 5 shooting at Fort Hood. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President stopped by the United Jewish Communities reception. In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua Gotbaum to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Raul Perea-Henze to be Assistant Secretary of Policy and Planning at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President announced his intention to nominate Carrie Hessler-Radelet to be Deputy Director of the U.S. Peace Corps. The President announced his intention to nominate Eileen C. Donahoe to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Laura E. Kennedy to be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced that he will appoint the following individuals as members of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: Peggy Noonan; John F.W. Rogers; Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.; and Fred W. Smith. November 10 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Fort Hood, TX, where, at III Corps Headquarters, they met with the families of the victims of the November 5 shooting at Fort Hood. In the afternoon, at III Corps Headquarters, the President and Mrs. Obama met with soldiers wounded in the November 5 shooting and their families. Later, at Darnall Army Medical Center, they met with soldiers wounded in the shooting. They then returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The President announced his intention to nominate Erin C. Conaton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force. The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia L. Attwood to be a member of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Sandford Blitz to be Federal Cochair of the Northern Border Regional Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas A. Criscitello to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The President announced that he has nominated Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The President announced that he will appoint Emil Fish and Larry Pressler as members of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. November 11 In the morning, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a Veterans Day breakfast. Later, they traveled to Arlington, VA, where he participated in a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. They then visited Section 60 of the cemetery, where servicemembers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. Later, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. November 12 In the morning, the President traveled to Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President met with the family of Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, USMC, who was killed in Afghanistan on October 26. He then met with U.S. military personnel. Later, he traveled to Tokyo, Japan, arriving the following afternoon. November 13 In the evening, the President traveled to the Kantei. Later, he had dinner with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama of Japan. He then traveled to the Hotel Okura Tokyo. The President announced his intention to nominate Walter C. Jones to be U.S. Executive Director of the African Development Bank. The President announced his intention to nominate Leocadia I. Zak to be Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The President announced that he has appointed Olivia Morgan as a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. November 14 In the morning, the President traveled to Suntory Hall. Later, he returned to the Hotel Okura Tokyo, where he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. He then traveled to the Imperial Palace. In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. He then returned to the Hotel Okura Tokyo. Later, he traveled to Singapore, arriving in the evening. Later in the evening, the President traveled to the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. He then traveled to Istana Palace, where he attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' dinner. Later, he returned to the Shangri-La Hotel. November 15 In the morning, the President met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. Later, he participated in a working breakfast with several other world leaders to discuss climate change. He then traveled to Istana Palace, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore. Later in the morning, the President participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit retreat session. In the afternoon, the President returned to the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Later, he met with Prime Minister Abhisit Wechachiwa of Thailand. In the evening, the President traveled to Shanghai, China. Upon arrival at Pudong International Airport, he traveled to the Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai hotel, arriving the following morning. November 16 Later in the morning, the President met with U.S. consulate staff and their families. He then traveled to the Xijiao State Guest Hotel, where he met with Party Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China Yu Zhengsheng and Mayor Han Zheng of Shanghai, China. Later, they had a working lunch. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Later, he traveled to Beijing, China. Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, he participated in a welcoming ceremony. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the St. Regis Beijing hotel. In the evening, the President traveled to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where he was greeted by President Hu Jintao of China. He then met and had dinner with President Hu. Later, he returned to the St. Regis Beijing hotel. The President announced his intention to nominate Julie Brill and Edith Ramirez to be Commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Scott H. DeLisi to be Ambassador to Nepal. The President announced his intention to nominate Beatrice W. Welters to be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago. The President announced his intention to nominate Earl F. Gohl, Jr., to be Federal Cochair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. November 17 In the morning, the President traveled to the Great Hall of the People, where he participated in a welcoming ceremony. In the afternoon, the President returned to the St. Regis Beijing hotel. Later, he toured the Forbidden City. Following the tour, he signed the guest book at the Gate of Loyal Obedience. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. He then returned to the St. Regis Beijing hotel. Later, he returned to the Great Hall of the People, where he met with Chairman of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo. In the evening, the President attended a state dinner. Later, he returned to the St. Regis Beijing hotel. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert A. Petzel to be Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President announced his intention to nominate Arthur Elkins, Jr., to be Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency. The President announced his intention to nominate Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale to be Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services at the Department of Commerce. November 18 In the morning, the President participated in separate interviews with Chip Reid of CBS News, Chuck Todd of NBC News, Major Garrett of FOX News, and Ed Henry of CNN. Later, he traveled to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. Later, he toured the Great Wall of China. He then traveled to Osan Air Base, South Korea, arriving in the evening. Later in the evening, upon arrival at Osan Air Base, the President participated in a welcoming ceremony. He then traveled to Seoul, South Korea. The President announced his intention to nominate Walter Isaacson to be Chair of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Michael Lynton; Susan McCue; Michael P. Meehan; Victor H. Ashe; Dennis Mulhaupt; Dana Perino; and S. Enders Wimbush. November 19 In the morning, the President met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. Later, he traveled to the Blue House, where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea. In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with President Lee. He then traveled to Osan Air Base, South Korea. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, crossing the International Dateline and arriving in the afternoon. The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Littlefield to be President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Harry K. Thomas, Jr., to be Ambassador to the Philippines. The President announced his intention to nominate David Adelman to be Ambassador to Singapore. November 20 The President announced his intention to nominate Mary S. Matiella to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Management at the Department of the Army. The President announced his intention to nominate Paul L. Oostburg Sanz to be General Counsel of the Department of the Navy. The President announced his intention to nominate Solomon B. Watson IV to be General Counsel of the Department of the Army. The President announced his intention to nominate Kathleen S. Tighe to be Inspector General of the Department of Education. The President announced his intention to nominate Orlan Johnson to be Chair of the board of directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Y. Bowen to be Vice-Chair of the board of directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. November 23 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Vice President Joe Biden. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. In the evening, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Biden met with their national security team to discuss the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. November 24 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Then, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and his wife Gursharan Kaur upon their arrival for a state dinner. November 25 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, at Martha's Table, Inc., the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia handed out Thanksgiving groceries to needy families. The White House announced that the President will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 9 to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference. November 26 In the morning, the President had Thanksgiving holiday telephone conversations with 10 U.S. servicemembers serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf. November 27 The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd of Australia at the White House on November 30. November 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had separate telephone conversations with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd of Australia. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an economic briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia, Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India to discuss U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the evening, the President had a video teleconference with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to discuss U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President announced his intention to nominate Ian C. Kelly to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Allan J. Katz to be Ambassador to Portugal. The President announced his intention to nominate Bisa Williams to be Ambassador to Niger. The President announced his intention to nominate Raul H. Yzaguirre, Sr., to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick K. Nakamura to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The President announced that he has nominated Willie L. Richardson, Jr., to be U.S. marshal for the Middle District of Georgia. The President announced that he has nominated Christopher A. Crofts to be U.S. attorney for the District of Wyoming. The President announced that he has nominated James L. Santelle to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The President announced that he has nominated Thomas G. Walker to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The President announced that he has nominated Barbara L. McQuade to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. December 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an economic briefing. He then had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan to discuss U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan to discuss U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Nobel Laureates and their families. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with congressional leadership to discuss U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan. Later, he traveled to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, arriving in the evening. Later in the evening, the President signed the U.S. Military Academy guest book. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Khouri to be a member of the Federal Maritime Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate David Mills to be Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas A. Rediker to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund Executive Board. December 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Vice President Biden. Later, in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Evan Bayh. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senator Lindsey O. Graham. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon to the White House on December 14. The President announced his intention to nominate Rosemary A. DiCarlo to be Deputy Permanent U.S. Representative to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Brooke D. Anderson to be U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas B. Wilson to be Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Malcolm Ross O'Neill to be Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology at the Department of the Army. The President announced his intention to nominate Jackalyne Pfannenstiel to be Assistant Secretary for Installations and Environment at the Department of the Navy. The President announced his intention to nominate Donald L. Cook to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration. December 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on October 29 and continuing. December 4 In the morning, the President traveled to Allentown, PA, where he toured Allentown Metal Works, Inc. In the afternoon, at the Hamilton Family Restaurant, the President had lunch with local business and government leaders. Later, he toured the Pennsylvania CareerLink of Lehigh Valley and met with workers and job seekers. He then visited the Nestle Purina PetCare Company plant, where he met with workers. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Judith Ann Stewart Stock to be Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The President announced his intention to nominate David L. Strickland to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation. The President announced his intention to nominate William B. Sansom to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The President announced that he has nominated Nancy D. Freudenthal to be a judge on the U.S. District Court of Wyoming. The President announced that he has nominated D. Price Marshall, Jr., to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The President announced that he has nominated Benita Y. Pearson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. December 6 In the afternoon, at the Capitol, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with the Senate Democratic Caucus. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the Kennedy Center Honors Gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. December 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Vice President Biden had a working lunch with Prime Minister Erdogan. Then, in the Map Room, he participated in an interview with Steve Kroft of CBS's "60 Minutes" program for later broadcast. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry and Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, USA, commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with former Vice President Albert R. Gore, Jr. In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a holiday reception for Members of Congress. The President announced his intention to nominate David T. Matsuda to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael P. Huerta to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. December 8 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing followed by an economic briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. December 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Cabinet Room, they met with bipartisan Members of Congress to discuss efforts to strengthen the economy and create jobs. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with business and environmental leaders to discuss the Copenhagen conference. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Oslo, Norway, arriving the following morning. The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia A. Hoffman to be Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability at the Department of Energy. The President announced his intention to nominate Mari Del Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador. The President announced his intention to nominate Donald E. Booth to be Ambassador to Ethiopia. The President announced his intention to nominate Larry Persily to be Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects. The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida beginning on November 11 and continuing. December 10 In the morning, upon arrival at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Norwegian Nobel Institute, where they attended the Nobel Prize guest book signing ceremony. Later, they traveled to the Prime Minister's Office, where they were greeted by Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Royal Palace, where they participated in an official photograph with King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway. They then had a private audience with the King and Queen. Later, they traveled to Oslo City Hall. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Grand Hotel. In the evening, from the Grand Hotel balcony, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Torch Parade participants. Later, upon arrival at the Nobel Banquet, they greeted King Harald V and Queen Sonja . The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon E. Burke to be Director of Operational Energy Plans and Programs at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Marilyn A. Brown to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The President announced his intention to nominate William C. Ostendorff to be a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from October 29 through November 3. December 11 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon. December 13 During the day, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a holiday party. December 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed of Bangladesh to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. He then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had lunch with Vice President Biden. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Senator Robert Casey, Jr. In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a holiday party. December 15 In the morning, the President had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. He then traveled to Alexandria, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with business leaders. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. During the day, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a holiday party. December 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with U.S. Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Inez Moore Tenenbaum. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. He then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Later, on the State Floor, he and Mrs. Obama hosted a Hanukkah reception. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. The President announced his intention to nominate Marie C. Johns to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Gwendolyn E. Boyd and Peggy Goldwater Clay to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan M. Young to be Chair of the National Council on Disability. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the National Council on Disability: Carol Jean Reynolds; Fernando Torres-Gil; Chester A. Finn; Gary Blumenthal; Sara A. Gelser; Ari Ne'eman; and Dongwoo J. Pak. The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm on November 16 and 17. December 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with members of the National Economic Council. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the evening, the President traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, arriving the following morning. The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin Wolf to be Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Timothy McGee to be Assistant Secretary for Observation and Prediction at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Theodore W. Tozer to be president of the Government National Mortgage Association at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation: Sharon L. Browne, Charles N.W. Keckler, and Victor B. Maddox. December 18 In the morning, upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, the President traveled to the Bella Center. He then participated in a multilateral meeting with foreign leaders to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Later, he met with Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark. Later in the morning, the President met with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. In the afternoon, the President participated in an official photograph with United Nations Climate Change Conference participants. He then greeted and met with foreign leaders during the convention luncheon. Later, he met with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Later in the afternoon, the President participated in the afternoon plenary session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. In the evening, the President participated in a multilateral meeting with foreign leaders to discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference. He then met with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and rockslides from October 6 through 11. December 20 In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a holiday party. December 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with members of the National Economic Council. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with the winner of the Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE) Award, Nancy Fichtner. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a telephone interview with Tom Joyner of "The Tom Joyner Morning Show." Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. December 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a telephone interview with Steve Harvey of "The Steve Harvey Morning Show." Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with members of the National Economic Council. The President announced his intention to nominate Beatrice A. Hanson to be Director of the Office for Victims of Crime at the Department of Justice. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute: Daniel J. Becker; James R. Hannah; Gayle A. Nachtigal; and John B. Nalbandian. The President announced that he has nominated J. Michelle Childs and Richard M. Gergel to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The President announced that he has nominated William N. Nettles to be U.S. attorney for the District of South Carolina. The President announced that he has nominated Kelvin C. Washington to be U.S. marshal for the District of South Carolina. The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Storm Ida on November 9 and 10. The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida and a nor'easter from November 11 through 15. December 23 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with Julie Rovner and Robert Siegel of National Public Radio. Later, in the Map Room, he participated in an interview with Jim Lehrer of PBS's "PBS NewsHour." The President announced that he has nominated Noel C. March to be U.S. marshal for the District of Maine. The President announced that he has nominated George White to be U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi. The President announced that he has nominated Andre Birotte, Jr., to be U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. The President announced that he has nominated David A. Capp to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana. The President announced that he has nominated Richard S. Hartunian to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. The President announced that he has nominated William J. Hochul, Jr., to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York. The President announced that he has nominated Ronald C. Machen, Jr., to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. The President announced that he has nominated Anne M. Tompkins to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The President announced that he has nominated Sally Quillian Yates to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. The President announced that he will appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board: Roel C. Campos; Lee H. Hamilton; Rita E. Hauser; Paul G. Kaminski; Ellen Laipson; Lester L. Lyles; and Jami Miscik. The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm from November 14 through 16. December 24 In the morning, after the President was informed that the Senate passed H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009," he had separate telephone conversations with Victoria R. Kennedy, widow of Senator Edward M. Kennedy; David Turner of Little Rock, AR, who lost his health insurance earlier this year; and Senators Harry Reid, Christopher J. Dodd, Richard J. Durbin, John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, Max S. Baucus, Robert C. Byrd, Sherrod Brown, Charles E. Schumer, Thomas R. Harkin, Deborah A. Stabenow, Patty Murray, and Roland Burris. He then had Christmas holiday telephone conversations with 10 U.S. servicemembers serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf. Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama and Sasha and Malia traveled to Kailua, HI. The President announced that he has nominated Timothy S. Black to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The President announced that he has nominated Gloria M. Navarro to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. December 25 In the morning, the President's military aide informed him of the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 during the plane's final approach at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. He then had a conference call briefing with Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan and National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough. Later, he had a conference call briefing with national security officials and advisers. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, where, in the mess hall, they met with marines and their families. Later, they returned to Kailua, HI. December 26 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a conference call briefing with Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan and National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough to discuss the heightened air travel security measures that were put in place after the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25. December 27 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had a conference call briefing with Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan and National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough to discuss the progress of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25, the heightened air travel security measures put in place after the incident, and the reviews of terrorist watch list procedures and airport security detection capabilities. Later in the morning, National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough informed the President of a resolved nonterrorist incident aboard another Northwest Flight 253 that landed at Detroit Metropolitan Airport earlier in the day. December 28 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a conference call briefing with Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John O. Brennan to discuss the progress of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25 and the heightened air travel security measures put in place after the incident. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, where he was briefed by National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough on the investigation into the December 25 attempted terrorist attack. Later, he returned to Kailua, HI. December 29 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a conference call briefing with National Security Adviser James L. Jones, Jr., Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John O. Brennan, and Deputy National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon to discuss the progress of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25, the heightened air travel security measures put in place after the incident, and the reviews of terrorist watch list procedures and airport security detection capabilities. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. He then returned to Kailua, HI. During the day, the President met with National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough to discuss the investigation into the December 25 attempted terrorist attack, the heightened air travel security measures put in place after the incident, and the reviews of terrorist watch list procedures and airport security detection capabilities. December 30 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon E. Panetta to discuss the suicide bombing at Forward Operating Base Chapman in Khost Province, Afghanistan, and to express his condolences for the CIA personnel killed in the bombing. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John O. Brennan to discuss the suicide bombing at Forward Operating Base Chapman. December 31 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had separate telephone conversations with Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John O. Brennan and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano to discuss the progress of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25, the heightened air travel security measures put in place after the incident, the reviews of terrorist watch list procedures and airport security detection capabilities, and counterterrorism efforts. During the day, the President had a conference call briefing with Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John O. Brennan and National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough to discuss the progress of the investigation into the December 25 attempted terrorist attack, the heightened air travel security measures, and the reviews of terrorist watch list procedures and airport security detection capabilities. The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida and a nor'easter from November 12 through 14. The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from December 12 through 18.